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How to Upgrade from Tenant to Homeowner

9/18/2017

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The dictionary defines the word “tenant” as one who has temporary rights to occupy a property. The key word here is “temporary”.  With today’s historically low interest rates, more tenants are looking for ways to become a homeowner. Dreams of homeownership can become a reality in just 6 simple steps! Even in markets where the inventory of homes is in short supply, a tenant can apply these steps and realize the benefits of home ownership.

  1. Check your credit score. The higher your score, the more options you will have to move to homeownership. Using resources such as CreditKarma or freecreditreport can tell your score at no cost or impact to your actual score. If your score is lower than 660 you may need to work on repairing past poor credit. However, a lower score is not always a “knock out” factor. It just means you may have fewer home financing options. Look for future articles on how to improve your credit score.
  2. Calculate your affordability.  Most loan programs require that housing costs and other long term debt (like car payments, student loans, credit card payments) not exceed 40% of your gross monthly income. For example, if your combined monthly income is $60,000 per year, it means your gross monthly income is $5,000. 40% of that is $2,000.
  3. Consider “must haves” vs. “nice to have.”  Most tenants have either never owned a home or have recently sold a home and are renting until life changing circumstances have settled. (Like job relocation, divorce, becoming empty nesters, etc.) Once you know your affordability, you can have a serious discussion about what is important to you in meeting your housing needs and wants. For example, a house with a pool might be on your “want” list, but it may not be a “must have” item. Other options to consider include, garage, fireplace, multiple bathrooms, number of bedrooms, size of lot, proximity to work/school/church, etc. Once you have determined your “must haves” you can start looking at what is available in the price range of your affordability that have most of those features. When you contact a real estate agent, it is important to have this discussion with him/her so they don’t waste your time showing you homes that don’t have your desired features. The lower your affordability and credit score, the more flexible you should be regarding those “must haves” as the number of homes you can buy will be less
  4. Count your cash. Most loan programs, including seller financing, require some down payment from the buyer. Some first time home buyer programs offer down payment assistance and allow a higher loan to sales price percentage. Down payments can also come in the form of a gift from a friend or relative as long as the gift has no strings attached. In other words, it doesn’t expect to be repaid. Other sources of down payment include money in a retirement plan (always check with your plan provider and get qualified tax advice before taking money from a 401K or IRA or similar type of account).  Government insured loans such as FHA or VA loans are available with small down payments from 0% -5% of the sales price. Oftentimes, sellers are willing to pay the buyer’s closing costs to help keep the cash needed to a minimum. This must be negotiated in the purchase agreement up front.
  5. Call a qualified real estate agent. Not all real estate agents are the same. Find out whether they have a track record of helping tenants become home owners. Ask questions: Are you full time in the business? Will you look for homes in my price range that have as many of the “must haves” as I want? Will you show me homes that are listed with other companies as well as your own? How many other prospective buyers are you helping now with the same or similar guidelines? (you want someone that is willing to give you some undivided attention). Who would you recommend as a lender that can help me become pre-qualified? Will you help me move my hide-a bed into my new home? (Just kidding)
  6. Contact a creative lender. The products offered can vary from lender to lender. Mortgage Brokers typically offer products that will be sold into the secondary market which may limit the options available. However, they are often more motivated to get your loan closed because their income is based on the loans they close. Community banks usually offer secondary market loans as well as “in house” products that can be tailored to meet the needs and qualifications of the buyer. In today’s competitive market, most home sellers like to see that a buyer has already met with and been pre-qualified for a loan that would be required to complete the sale. Be prepared to provide the lender your current employment status with a current paystub, tax returns from the last 2 years and statements showing any cash accounts you have including retirement accounts.
$5,000 monthly income
X 40%
$2,000
-$375 car payment
-   $50 credit card payment
- $100 student loan payment
$1,475 available for house payment (including property tax, homeowners insurance and association dues, if any)
-120 monthly cost of homeowner’s insurance
-155 monthly cost of property taxes
$1,200 available for a home loan
 
At today’s interest rates for a 30 year mortgage, a $1,200 monthly payment gives you a $250,000 mortgage. *
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Reno, Love yourself with your real estate investment

2/8/2015

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With Valentine's Day just a heartbeat away, now is the time to think about those traditional themes of loved ones, property management, and real estate. Well ok, maybe these three topics aren't routinely considered all at the same time, but why shouldn't they be? After loved ones, real estate and homes are things in life that are pretty high up on everyone's priority list - so let's take a 'seasonal' look at how they might be related to each other.

Love yourself with real estate investment

A few ways that someone might pamper himself or herself to show a little self-love is to buy a new set of golf clubs, schedule a relaxing massage for those aching muscles, or perhaps go a bit further out on the limb and buy that alluring new new sports car. While all those are wonderful perks to contemplate, none of them - even the car - has the permanence or the deep inner satisfaction that an investment in real estate brings. And even better - the security and the value that real estate returns to you is very much like being loved back.

Love your spouse with your real estate investment

There might not be a better way in the world to express your love to a spouse than with a real estate investment. Sure, some people might object and suggest diamonds or other jewelry as the supreme expression of caring, but jewelry usually ends up stowed away in a box somewhere, only to be retrieved for special occasions. An investment in a home is something that surrounds your spouse every day with the warmth and depth of your feeling, and for any other kind of property, it still represents a long-lasting commitment to him or her that cannot fail to impress with its own unique permanence.

The steamy side of love and real estate

You could do the expected and arrange for a fancy date to celebrate Valentine's Day with your spouse or loved one, but you've probably done something like that already, if not many times before. This year, impress him or her with something completely different, and earn major kudos for originality. 

Why not stay at home this time around and celebrate the day for lovers by discussing some of the red-hot topics of real estate and property management? Try nibbling on your lover's ear while whispering the latest market statistics on average prices and absorption rates. If that doesn't reduce him/her to quivering jello, a candlelit dinner with breathy exchanges on amortization schedules is sure to do the trick.

And if these two don't quite provide the spice you'd hoped for, you may have to bring out the heavy artillery. Slip in that video on urban sprawl and tax assessments while giving a slow, sensuous foot massage - it just might be the most memorable Valentine's Day you ever share with your loved one. 
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What are a landlord's responsibilities for accommodating handicapped tenants?

1/27/2015

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In the span of a rental property's existence a landlord will probably be asked to make many upgrades to the home for a variety of reasons: personal preferences, safety, pets, rodents, general wear and tear, and many more.

If a handicapped or disabled tenant makes requests for modifications to your rental property, you must permit the modification, provided:

  • Modification is related to disability and having full enjoyment of the dwelling
  • Modification will not interfere with the landlord's business
  • Modification will be paid for by the tenant
  • Modification will be restored upon termination of lease, if modification interferes with future tenant's use and enjoyment of the premises
  • Modification request, if not obvious, is accompanied by a note from a physician
  • Modification will be performed by a licensed professional with permits, if necessary

It is important that landlords remember that under federal law, disabled tenants and prospective tenants with a disability have the right to apply and live in a property regardless of their impairment. At Clark Real Estate, we follow all Fair Housing laws and practices to ensure that your rental unit is not in violation.

Please contact us for more information. We can handle all tenant issues on your behalf!
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Health, Wealth & Happiness in your Home for the New Year

12/30/2014

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Clark Real Estate, Investments and Property Management offers a few fun tips for reaching your health, wealth and happiness goals for the New Year by making a few adjustments with your home!

1. Clear the Distractions: Have you ever noticed you get a boost of creativity or physical energy when you go on vacation? What if it's not because of the long day at the beach, but because of the clutter-free hotel room? The beds are made, the floor is clean, none of the usual paperwork is laying around. You're free to think and move about! When you make plans, you can go do it--without tripping over your kid's homework or frantically searching the house for something to wear.

What if your home always functioned this way?

Start with one distracting room or closet, and rethink it like you're going on vacation: If I was going on a 30 day trip, which items would I need to take with me? Pull those few items, and then move the rest. You can experiment by packing unnecessary items in your suitcase or in a distant closet or the garage to see if life is more enjoyable without the clutter. Or just move the items out of your every day line of sight. If you're feeling extremely bold and are ready for a complete change in your life, donate items to a Shelter or Thrift Store.

Continue to go through each room of your home each week or month. The more you clear, the easier it will be--as you'll start to feel the positive effects of a distraction-free home.

2. Live in your Investment: Robert Kiyosaki (Author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad) talks about how your home is a liability, because you're spending more on it than you're making from it. Many Americans assume that because their home may be increasing in value, it's automatically a good investment. Unfortunately, the math doesn't quite work that way! The Reno area is in an exciting growth period, and those who have invested in rental properties are going to be reaching those Wealth Resolutions sooner rather than later.

You can turn your home into an investment by finding a way to make money from it. Hrmm, how? If you own your home, you're free to rent out a room, or even your garage as a storage space. Tools like AirBnB allow everyday homeowners to make some extra income from their empty guest room or den.

If you're not comfortable with sharing your space, let's schedule a consultation to review the possibilities of purchasing your own income-generating property.

If you're renting the home you live in, there may be ways to generate income from it, as well. Please be sure to run any ideas by our office to ensure it is in compliance with your lease agreement!

Please feel free to call us when you're debating remodeling projects; we can help determine which projects will return the most value down the road if you choose to sell or rent out your home.


3. Tune In: Take a day to just observe your thoughts and feelings when you wake up, walk through your home, leave the driveway, and return. What parts of your home made you smile? What was frustrating? What can you fix, and what can you let go of? When our homes are in disrepair for extended periods of time, it can negatively affect our day, and wreak havoc on the property. Is there a strange smell in the cupboard? A crack in the wall? A dim light bulb? Let's get those things addressed right away! If you're just feeling resentment toward your home, it might not be a maintenance issue, it might be time to upgrade!

We are here to connect the right tenants with the right properties, and the right investors with the right investment properties. If you are feeling unsatisfied with your home, let's talk! We have a growing inventory of options just for you!
 
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 Out of State Reno Rental Property Management

7/25/2014

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Clark Real Estate offers Sparks and Reno property management services for landlords and homeowners out of state and out of town. Maximize your investment dollars by investing in Reno/Sparks! Keep enjoying the Southern California lifestyle, while we take care of your money-maker in Northern Nevada!
When I bought my first home in Sparks, NV, I didn't realize I would be moving to Southern California.

But now that I have moved, I've kept the property as an investment property. My husband and I have been working with Clark Real Estate. It's been a really great experience.

They've kept great tenants in the property, which is really tough to do when you're a landlord. They've kept the place really clean, no issues, and we have a great working relationship.

It's been great because they take care of almost everything. There's cash in my pocket. I trust them. We have a great business relationship.

If you are a landlord, I recommend Clark Real Estate. They're super great, and I can't thank them enough.

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Reno Property Management Company: Clark Real Estate

7/25/2014

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Clark Real Estate: A Reno Property Management Company

Property management is the act of caring for, monitoring and overseeing of real estate in order to account for its value, useful life and its condition. It involves the administration of personal property, maintenance, human resources, and the system needed to ensure optimal use. Clark Real Estate and Reno Property Management is a real estate company that provides property management services in Northern Nevada. We have been operating in the region for many decades; and clearly understand the changing trends in the real estate needs of the people in the area.

At Clark Real Estate, a Reno company, we offer varied services. For instance, we evaluate our clients’ properties to determine the accurate rental or sale value. In this case, the evaluation is done on both the exterior and the interior of the property in which case detailed documentation is done through photography and analysis. The company also has a database of rental rates in the Northern NV region, which is frequently updated and used to assist the owners of a property in calculating optimal rental rates, and adjusting them appropriately with the changing trends in the market.

In NV, Reno is well-known for offering extra services to its clients, aimed at optimizing the property and preparing it for occupancy by interested clients. For instance, we would do the cleaning and internal interior décor to optimize a property to improve its appeal to potential clients, manicure lawns and fences as well as any other buildings attached to the property. In addition, we are always available to serve any prospective tenants by showing them around properties at any time of day or week. For increased efficiency, we have a 24-hour hotline, which clients can call to inquire about any property under our care.

In case you move to Northern Nevada with the intention of settling there, contacting Clark Real Estate in Reno is a wise idea. The company has among its staff a contingent of experts experienced to cater for varied real estate needs of the residents and would be residents alike. If you intend to buy, lease, rent or sale, or if you want your property in the region to be managed by an expert, a Reno Property Manager is the most suitable person owing to the training and experience that we have endeavored to equip its staff with.

Since its inception, Clark Real Estate has been operating in the Northern Nevada region, especially in the towns of Reno, NV and Sparks, NV, and the surrounding regions of Northern Nevada. To enjoy our excellent services, please contact us through our website. We will start with a rental analysis of your property: we will determine what your rental property is worth, how best to market it, and what maintenance items may be needed before a tenant moves in.

If you are looking for a house to buy or rent, we can assist with that, too! Give us a call or send us a messa


We look forward to working with you!
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Reno Residential Property Management Company: Building Relationships

7/15/2014

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Reno Residential Management: Keeping great tenants!

7/15/2014

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How we keep great tenants! The secrets to Residential Property Management in the Reno Area

The first step to keeping great tenants, is selecting great tenants. We use a tried and true formula for qualifying our tenants to ensure they will be residing in our properties for a very long time! Tenants, you know how great you are--we really appreciate you!

Once we have excellent tenants in place, we stick to our agreements. How many times have you signed a contract without reading it? We make sure that our tenants read and agree to the terms of their rental agreement. With everyone on the same page (landlords, tenants and property managers) it's fairly easy to follow the contract when a problem arises.

We respond quickly to complaints about noise or criminal activity occurring on or near the property. We want to protect our tenants, your investment, and our inventory! We do this by responding to anything suspicious or overtly dangerous.

We respond quickly
to any maintenance requests. We offer an easy maintenance request form through our website. We encourage both tenants and landlords to use this form. Requests go directly to our front desk; we then schedule the appropriate appointments with plumbers, electricians, painters or contractors, depending on the maintenance request. Again, we want to protect our tenants, your investment and our inventory--we do this by keeping properties in excellent condition. We coordinate to make repairs easy and unobtrusive to the schedules of our tenants.


We keep communication open and easy with our tenants and landlords. Through Facebook, our website, snail mail, and even in our office--we inform the appropriate parties of any upcoming issues related to a rental property or the community.

We offer perks, like storage units!

We allow pets in some properties. We know that furry friends are a necessity to the happiness of many of our tenants. We respect that and will work with you to find the right pet-friendly home. Our fenced properties with large yards and hardwood floors are certainly some of the first properties to get rented!
We look for properties with nearby parks, walking trails and other pet amenities.

We are here to serve our customers. Whether you're in need of a tenant, or in need of a place to live, we are here to help! We believe that property management is all about building relationships. When you call, our focus is on you!

We want to look beyond your current situation and see how we can help advance you to your goals. Many of our landlords are longtime investors; we seek out new properties for them to invest in. Many of our tenants would love to buy a home, but aren't sure where to start; we work with our tenants to easily move from a rental property into their own house! Tenants, we can put together a package that fits your budget and timeline--owning a home may be more realistic than you thought!

We show our appreciation to you. Whether it's a high-five or a check in the mail, you'll know how much we appreciate the opportunity to work with you!

Thank you, Great Tenants!

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Property Management: Best of Reno Award for Clark Real Estate

7/10/2014

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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Clark Real Estate, Investments & Property Management Receives 2014 Best of Reno Award

Reno Award Program Honors the Achievement

RENO April 24, 2014 -- Clark Real Estate, Investments & Property Management has been selected for the 2014 Best of Reno Award in the Property Management Service category by the Reno Award Program.

Each year, the Reno Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Reno area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2014 Reno Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Reno Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Reno Award Program

The Reno Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Reno area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Reno Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Reno Award Program



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Property Management in Reno Midtown

6/19/2014

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Our available inventory continues to decrease as we match excellent tenants with great properties! At Clark Real Estate one of our key goals in managing your property is keeping it occupied! Our agents are dedicated to each of our properties, and have a commitment to our new and current tenants, as well.

We have some great commercial properties available right now in the Midtown Reno area. If you're looking for an art studio space with retail and room in the yard for events, we've got it!

Commercial Property Management: Rented!

221 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
A two-story converted retail space with an open art studio upstairs, lots of natural lighting and a full basement. Hardwood flooring throughout keep this space inspired and glowing! Plan for marketing and promotional events that begin on the enclosed patio and move to the back yard!

A few doors down, check out another great Midtown Reno retail space:

Property Management Midtown Reno: Rented!

267 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
This Reno Commercial boutique offers a large living and reception area with two separate rooms or offices. Make use of the kitchen and converted garage/storage space. There is a large fenced yard and six parking spaces with alley access.

What's so great about Midtown Reno?

There are a lot of people responsible for making MidTown inviting, our smiles are real. We are happy you are here. We are sharing with you our very best effort at being original, inventive, and courageous entrepreneurs. MidTown is really about a bunch of like minded business owners who realized they have something special right under their noses- the opportunity to change the face of a neighborhood, MidTown, comprised of fabulous buildings with character and quaint old houses crying out to be re-purposed.  Likened to the California gold rush, people were drawn from many miles away to open up shops. They wanted to be next to people, eventually friends, they knew would protect their very ideals: breathing a life and new energy into Reno, a group of small business owners working together cohesively to better the shopping corridor. It caught on and stores from other locations began to migrate to MidTown to make a difference. The corridor was gentrified with new store fronts, new energy and new friends keeping a promise- the promise to be original and to stick it out together.  Welcome to MidTown. [MidTown District Reno]

Looking for a property, or looking for a tenant

Whether you're looking for a home or a commercial space, in Midtown or beyond, we look forward to assisting you in finding the perfect place!

Please contact us so that we can get started on your property search!

If you have a property that's been sitting vacant, we would appreciate the chance to give your property a free rental review. We'll chat with you about your goals for your property, research the property, and let you know how much we can get it rented for.

As you can see from our limited available properties, we are good at filling vacancies! Please check out our Owners Portal to see a list of services we can provide for you, and then go ahead and request a free rental review so we can get started!

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